Pancreas Functions and Gland Types Quiz
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What type of secretory cells are predominantly found in the exocrine part of the pancreas?

  • Mucous cells
  • Endocrine cells
  • Serous secretory cells (correct)
  • Centroacinal cells

    • The endocrine pancreas is solely responsible for producing digestive enzymes.

    False

    What structure in the pancreas contains cells that can differentiate into secretory cells?

    Centroacinal cells

    The pancreas has both _____ and _____ components.

    <p>exocrine, endocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pancreatic components with their functions:

    <p>Acini = Production of digestive enzymes Islets of Langerhans = Hormone production Intercalated ducts = Collecting duct from acinus Lobules = Union of ducts and acini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glandular or secretory epithelia?

    <p>To produce secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Exocrine glands secrete their products directly into the bloodstream.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gland is a goblet cell classified as?

    <p>Unicellular exocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Endocrine glands secrete their products directly into the ________.

    <p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each gland type to its definition:

    <p>Exocrine glands = Secrete into ducts Endocrine glands = Secrete directly into the bloodstream Unicellular glands = Single cell structures like goblet cells Multicellular glands = Aggregates of secretory cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification of exocrine glands?

    <p>By function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Merocrine secretion involves the entire cell disintegrating to release its contents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which two locations can goblet cells typically be found?

    <p>Small intestine and trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glandular secretion mode involves the entire cell disintegrating to release its contents?

    <p>Holocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apocrine glands release secretion by pinching off portions of the cell membrane.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of secretion is produced by serous glands?

    <p>Watery fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alveolar glands are also known as __________ glands.

    <p>acinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gland type with its characteristics:

    <p>Simple glands = One secretory unit with a non-branched duct Compound glands = Multiple secretory units with a branched duct Simple branched glands = Two or more secretory units with a non-branched duct Myoepithelial cells = Specialized epithelial cells that aid in secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gland has both serous and mucous secreting cells?

    <p>Mixed gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myoepithelial cells originate from muscle cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of myoepithelial cells?

    <p>To contract and squeeze secretion outside of the gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of striated ducts?

    <p>Ion transport and electrolyte modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The intercalated duct is the largest duct in the pancreatic system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the major pancreatic duct?

    <p>Wirsung duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compound _______ glands have branched ducts and more than one secretory unit.

    <p>glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gland type with their secretion type:

    <p>Exocrine pancreas = Serous secretion Mammary gland = Mucous secretion Major salivary glands = Mixed secretion Sweat glands = Serous secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes simple tubular glands?

    <p>A single secretory unit and one duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The duodenum is the second part of the small intestine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify one type of simple gland and its example.

    <p>Simple acinus; small sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ glands in the stomach represent a simple branched tubular gland type.

    <p>pyloric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gland is characterized by serous secretion?

    <p>Exocrine pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Glandular Epithelium

    • Specialized cells producing secretions
    • Secretion is the release of substances via exocytosis, not waste products

    Secretion Regulation

    • Molecules stored in vesicles
    • Secretion can be continuous or regulated by signals

    Gland Types

    • Exocrine glands: Secrete products into ducts, delivering to specific locations (e.g., saliva, sweat)
    • Endocrine glands: Secrete products (hormones) directly into the blood, reaching target sites via signals and receptors

    Exocrine Gland Origin

    • Develop from the upper portions of epithelial cells, expanding until ducts form
    • Endocrine glands develop similarly but lack ducts, secretory portions surrounded by capillaries

    Exocrine Gland Classification

    • Number of cells: Unicellular (e.g., goblet cells) or multicellular
    • Site: Intramural (within epithelium) or extramural (separate organ)
    • Shape of secretory unit: Alveolar/acinar (round) or tubular (elongated)
    • Branching: Simple (one duct) or compound (multiple ducts)
    • Mode of secretion: Merocrine (thin granules released), apocrine (membrane portions released), holocrine (whole cell disintegrates)
    • Nature of secretion: Serous (watery, proteins) or mucous (viscous, mucin)

    Unicellular Exocrine Glands

    • Goblet cells: Tall cells with a squeezed nucleus, cytoplasm filled with mucinogen droplets (mucus)
    • Found in the small intestine and trachea

    Multicellular Glands

    • Composed of multiple cells, can be small clusters or large organs
    • Examples include sweat glands, sebaceous glands, glands in the urinary tract, respiratory tract, uterus, pancreas, salivary glands, and mammary glands.

    Myoepithelial Cells

    • Specialized squamous cells surrounding glandular acini and ducts
    • Provide contraction to squeeze secretions out of the gland; not muscle tissue

    Pancreas

    • An organ with both exocrine and endocrine functions
    • Exocrine pancreas: Compound acinar glands producing digestive enzymes and secretions via ducts into the duodenum
    • Endocrine pancreas: Islets of Langerhans producing hormones into the blood
    • Centroacinar cells participate in the renewal of the epithelial cells within the duct.
    • Intercalated and striated ducts are part of the pancreatic duct system.

    Mixed Glands

    • Contain cells producing various secretions (serous and mucous)
    • Examples are not in the pancreas

    Simple Glands

    • Composed of a single secretory unit and a single duct
    • Examples include alveolar(small sacs), tubular (tubes) and acinar (cluster of sacs)

    Compound Glands

    • Composed of multiple secretory units and branched ducts
    • Examples include alveolar (sacs), tubuloalveolar(tubes sacs), acinar (cluster sacs) and their variations

    Duodenum

    • First part of the small intestine
    • Contains Brunner's glands producing mucous secretion

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